The Evolution of Disney Princesses

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The Evolution of Disney PrincessesFirst Generation Disney PrincessesSecond Generation Disney PrincessesThird Generation Disney PrincessesNatural Selection explains how evolution happenedMore organisms are produced than can survive because of limited resources.

Organisms struggle for the necessities of life; there is competition for resources.

Individuals within a population vary in their traits; some of these traits are heritable -- passed on to offspring.Darwin's Theory of EvolutionEvolution is defined as the slow change in the characteristics of a species over time. '

Evolution is used to understand the diversity of life, and is also the theory that organisms with less favorable traits are less likely to survive and pass on traits to the next generationSnow White1937First Disney princess, first generationTimid and naïveDownfall by her own ignorance- poisoned by appleReflective of the many subservient women in the 1930sRescued by prince in the end

Cinderella1950Second Disney princess, first generationDreamerTook a risk sneaking outDemonstrates slight defiance, holds on to hope, remains kindSaved by prince in the end

Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)1959Last princess of first generationBrought slight change in storylineContinues Cinderellas defiance, but remains passive overallCareless- touched spindleDoes nothing to get the princeUltimate example of passivitySaved by prince and three good fairies in the end

Ariel1989First princess, second generationFirst to openly show rebellionDefied her father- challenged male authorityRepresentative of the growing empowerment of the women of the timeCareless making deal with UrsulaEven though her prince ultimately saved her, she plays a much larger role in her own story

Belle1991Second princess second generationWell educatedContinues open rebellion of Ariel though now toward societyChallenged male authority- turned down GastonFirst princess not to fall in love with her prince instantaneouslyChanged the man physically and emotionallyFirst princess to save her prince in the end rather than the other way aroundJasmine1992Last princess in second generationFirst ethnic princess- ArabicChallenges her birthright by marrying a commoner

Tiana2009First princess third generationAfrican AmericanFirst princess with a career pathVery independentWorks hard for her dreams with little outside helpHardworking and ambitiousSaves prince in the end

Rapunzel2010Second princess third generationExtremely adventurousContinues rebellious streak in pursuit of her dreamsFights along side love interest FlynnEnds up saving Flynn (the man) in the end

Each princess brings own 'lessons and dreams' to the tableEach has gained more character depth and independence over the yearsDivided into three generations based on release dates and characteristics

Princess EvolutionSome variants are better adapted to survive and reproduce under local conditions than others.

Better-adapted individuals are more likely to survive and reproduce, thereby passing on copies of their genes to the next generation.

Species whose individuals are best adapted survive; others become extinct."Individuals in a population vary in their traits, some of these traits are passed on"

From Generation to generation, the princesses slowly evolved to mirror societies changes, dropping off the less favorable qualitiesNatural SelectionHow the Princesses evolvedGood qualities were passed on:Caring, loving, kindBad qualities' were dropped off:Passiveness, dependence on othersEven the physical features of the princesses evolved to become more realistic

The princesses changed over time, gradually with each generation

Subservient, passive, timid, careless, saved by princeFirst show of rebellion by Cinderella sneaking out of her house1st GenerationRebellious and careless streak passed onAdapted to become more independent and more knowledgeableFirst ethnic princessSecond GenerationMost independent generationPrincesses are still caring, loving, and kind, but no longer passive or timidAdapted to be free of a male counterpartRebellious streak shown through their love of adventure and drive for successThird Generation